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Welcome to the official web site of the Lost Squadron Museum and P-38 Lightning known as "Glacier Girl."

Early morning on July 15, 1942, two squadrons of Lockheed P-38s escorting a Boeing B-17, were airborne on their way to Iceland. Hampered by bad weather and low on fuel, they were forced to land on the eastern coast of Greenland. After several days the pilots were rescued and planes were left to be recovered at a later date.

In the spring of 1992, a group of 40 people led by Middlesboro entrepreneur Roy Shoffner returned to Greenland and burrowed through 268 feet of ice to reach one of the Lockheed P-38s and brought it up piece by piece to the surface.

A decade later, on October 26th, 2002, after thousands of hours of work the P-38 they recovered, now dubbed "The Glacier Girl," took flight again.

We invite you to tour the web site and learn more about "The Glacier Girl's" history from the early days of World War II through the 13 expeditions to Greenland to recover it, all the way to Middlesboro, KY where it was restored and where it now resides at the Lost Squadron Museum.

Be sure to check out our Gift Shop where you will find great deals on "Glacier Girl" memorabilia, clothing and educational material.

If you want to keep up to date on all the latest news from Lost Squadron Museum, be sure to visit our blog (now RSS compliant) and you can also sign up for "The Glacier Girl Gazette," our e-newsletter. We'll keep you posted on "Glacier Girl" appearances, flights and other news from Middlesboro, KY.

One of the newest additions to the web site is the Extras area. You can download "Glacier Girl" wallpaper, see videos and more!

If you would like to learn about or see the Lost Squadron Museum and "The Glacier Girl" in person, please feel free to visit us at the Middlesboro Airport. The museum is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week and admission is FREE! Before you make the trip, be sure to check our Events calendar. Sometimes "The Glacier Girl" visits air shows and is not at the museum. Groups large and small are always welcome!

If you would like more information, you can contact Project Manager Bob Cardin at 606-248-1149 during regular business hours.

Lost Squadron Museum - 1420 Dorchester Avenue - Middlesboro, KY 40965 Phone: 606-248-1149

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